https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:18:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922408 Fri, 25 May 2018 21:45:53 +0000 Cardiff girl 1922408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal you are funny,l m from the south east if England and I m 3 inches taller than you so if you are a giant what am l!?Its really interesting to read other people’s perspectives on a brand that I ve known for years.Sizing in Boden is generally held to be for a tallish slim but curvy(hourglass)woman.l don’t know what the company s take on this is ,and I ve also heard that you generally “outgrow”Boden in your forties so Suz your impresssion of girlisness maynot be misplaced.I nterestingly a British blogger that I follow provoked debate on this when she approached Boden to discuss their offer to the over forties and was told that they were not interested in this area of the market as they were going for the under 30 s.I personally think that they ignore the so called grey pound/dollar at their peril but time will tell on that one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922319 Fri, 25 May 2018 13:49:54 +0000 kellygirl 1922319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful selection, Kathie! Love the notch neck. I had that in my card for awhile. Thanks for sharing the sale. It might be a good time to try those knit dresses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922316 Fri, 25 May 2018 13:32:48 +0000 Kathie 1922316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your review! I've also had some challenges with the bust/shoulders fit of Boden. Their cuts seem to have a fair amount of ease through the bust relative to the shoulders, and I need the reverse of that. Nonetheless, since they're running 30% off this weekend, I'm following Suz's example, and ordered four dresses to see if any would work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922314 Fri, 25 May 2018 13:29:22 +0000 kellygirl 1922314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie. I thought the sleeves might need to be a tad shorter but when I asked the in store tailor, she thought they were fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922293 Fri, 25 May 2018 12:50:17 +0000 Angie 1922293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous pieces.</p> <p>Do you need a petite in the blazer, <b>Kelly</b>? The sleeves are a little long,&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922198 Fri, 25 May 2018 05:50:53 +0000 kellygirl 1922198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing your experiences with Boden too. They are hard to resist--I just love their catalog styling. It makes me think that I can wear all of it (until I have it on!) I hope you share your Boden purchases--I’d love to see how they fit on a different figures. One other thing I noticed was that everything I tried was regular, not petite. I’m on the taller end of the petite range and everything seemed to be the right length. </p> <p>@Suz: Can’t wait to see your haul. I hope it all fits. The red sleeveless shirt and the elbow length sleeved dress look awesome, especially. You’re right, you won’t know until you try but I think the likelihood of Boden working for you is pretty good since you have a similar build to Angie and Smittie </p> <p>@Toban: Your skirt is terrific on you. I can see how that would be a fun piece to play with. </p> <p>@Sal: Your analysis of English clothing brand fit made me laugh! I feel that way about Zara. I don’t even walk into the store anymore after one episode in the dressing room when I thought I was going to have to buy the blouse because I couldn’t get it off. </p> <p>@Laurie: Lol! You’re so sweet! I think you’re overdo for a WIW post :)</p> <p>@Ummlia: I hear you on the shoulders and lack of bust volume! I can’t wait to see how the knits work for you. </p> <p>@JJsloane: Can you believe that when I saw that blazer I thought of you? I wasn’t going to try it because it skewed a little preppy on the hanger but I decided to try it anyway. I miss your WIWs by the way. </p> <p>@Janet: I could see you in the knit summer dresses. I think three seasons of your style are more modern and edgy but I’ve glimpsed the boho side that comes out in summer. </p> <p>@Jussie, Style Fan, Aquamarine, Brooklyn and Smittie: Thanks! The wovens are out of my system for sure now.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922173 Fri, 25 May 2018 02:29:02 +0000 Sal 1922173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In saying that the blazer looks wonderful on you Kelly - good score!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922172 Fri, 25 May 2018 02:26:27 +0000 Sal 1922172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have not bought from Boden but have admired and almost done so a couple of times.&nbsp; </p> <p>The reason I haven't is that being an English brand I think the cut will be narrow and possibly the items will be larger in the bust area - which is usually my experience with British clothing.&nbsp;When in the UK I found the cuts a bit narrow for my shoulders and hips, and a bit short too (I did often feel like a tall blonde giant when I commuted to work in London!!)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922162 Fri, 25 May 2018 01:53:38 +0000 Toban 1922162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the blazer on you. I hear you on Boden’s prints. I am very happy with Boden skirt I bought this spring. The print is a little quirky but the quirky can be balanced by tops, toppers and shoe selections. That’s harder to do in a dress. I’ve worn it at least six times thus far this spring. That said, I wouldn’t want a closet full of their prints because they are statement pieces (to me). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922161 Fri, 25 May 2018 01:46:09 +0000 Aquamarine 1922161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blazer looks fab on you! Boden is hot or miss with me, but I do love the quality. So tempted to try one of the dresses this season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922136 Fri, 25 May 2018 01:01:48 +0000 Suz 1922136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kelly, the blazer looks great on you!</p> <p>I just put in an order (my first) for some dresses, with reservations and concerns. I love the quality (as described...I have yet to see any in person). But the colours are often a bit off for me (except navy) and the prints a bit too...girly? Something. Yet I've ordered away and will have to pay big-time to return. So, here's hoping. Only way to find out is to try, right? Right.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922131 Fri, 25 May 2018 00:54:37 +0000 Brooklyn 1922131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo what Janet said. They look like really lovely quality items but they are not quite my style. The blazer looks great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922127 Fri, 25 May 2018 00:39:13 +0000 Style Fan 1922127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blazer looks great on you, Kelly.&nbsp; I find their dresses beautiful but just not me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922120 Fri, 25 May 2018 00:26:41 +0000 Anonymous 1922120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a shame to hear that the wovens don’t work for you but good to get them out of your system.</p> <p>Blazer looks really sharp, kelly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922100 Thu, 24 May 2018 22:23:41 +0000 Laurie 1922100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am always just so tickled to see you!&nbsp; Just sayin' </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922097 Thu, 24 May 2018 22:15:05 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1922097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have mixed luck with Boden — I often find shoulders too narrow and bust area baggy in pieces that otherwise fit. Yet I love their colors and patterns so I keep trying. I have one knit and one woven dress on the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922092 Thu, 24 May 2018 21:42:04 +0000 Jjsloane 1922092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the blazer on you (I love their blazers to death!) They have fabulous knit dresses, you should try one out. Other than their jackets (blazers and outerwear) what I like best are their knit prints (but I like conversational and whimsical prints).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922088 Thu, 24 May 2018 21:13:01 +0000 Christina F. 1922088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think preciousn is a good word, actually. Some of their prints are a bit too far in that direction for me, so I was surprised when I put this on and loved it. I agree with Janet on the subject. It's just as well, or I'd spend much more there! When you can find something you love from them, it's definitely worth the price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922084 Thu, 24 May 2018 21:07:24 +0000 Janet 1922084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blazer looks great!&nbsp;</p> <p>I hear you about the style of their items being not quite right for certain styles/tastes. I like some of their cuts, but the prints aren't my jam, and often their solid colors are a little too...primary or something for me. I have yet to try ordering anything from them yet. Thanks for posting about your experience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922062 Thu, 24 May 2018 20:14:49 +0000 jussie 1922062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow that blazer looks fab on you! Love it. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922052 Thu, 24 May 2018 19:53:19 +0000 kellygirl 1922052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@christina: thanks! The dress is gorgeous on you. On me, not so much. Precious might be the wrong word—it just looked too feminine for my style, I guess—the flowers, the tie and the fuller skirt. I love it on you and in the catalog! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922046 Thu, 24 May 2018 19:46:44 +0000 Christina F. 1922046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>HA. The Jade dress IS a bit precious, which is why I was surprised that I loved it on me. You just never know, right? I wouldn't have ordered it (not in that colorway anyway), and just tried it on a whim when I was at Nordstrom.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I love the blazer on you, and it's such a classic style that you'll get years of wear out of.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-turn-with-boden#post-1922036 Thu, 24 May 2018 19:23:58 +0000 kellygirl 1922036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thought I'd share my experience trying a few Boden items at Nordstrom. According to their size chart, I'm a size 6. Of the dresses, The Rick Rack dress was my fave in terms of style. The fit through the body was almost perfect but it did this "poof" thing in the front and back of the skirt which wasn't very flattering. I had the same issue with the sleeved floral dress so it may just be my body.The sleeved floral dress is absolutely gorgeous although I couldn't fill the bust out in the 6. It was fine everywhere else. I tried the 8 in the shirt dress but it did nothing for me. The Jade dress is beautiful but the print and the style was a little too darling for me. I adore it but couldn't really imagine myself wearing it. The fabric is lovely and the cut of the skirt is very flattering. On a whim, I tried the blazer and to my surprise, it fit perfectly in an 8R. </p> <p>For my body type, I think I'm better off with knit dresses. As much as I love wovens, I don't think I'd purchase unless I could try on in store first. <br /> The sales associate says the brand runs a little on the smaller side and I'd agree. From what I could see, it's great quality.  </p>